Description
Employment Contract for Nurseries and Preschools
Our employment contract for nurseries and preschools is a professionally written, sector-specific document designed to help early years providers stay compliant, consistent, and confident in their employment practices. Created by an experienced Early Years HR Consultant, this contract reflects the unique requirements of nurseries, preschools, and childcare settings.
The contract covers all essential areas including terms of employment, pay, working hours, holidays, probation, absence, and notice periods. It also includes early years–specific clauses.
Suitable for full-time and part-time staff, the contract can be easily adapted for practitioners, room leaders, managers and administrative roles. Clear and accessible wording helps both employer and employee understand their rights and responsibilities, reducing the risk of confusion or disputes.
Upon purchase, you will receive a non-editable PDF copy of the employment contract. This is because, also included in the price is a personal consultation call with Sophie to ensure the document is customised to your setting. During this call, we’ll review the parts of the contract that need to be customised and ensure that they are the right terms for your setting. After the call, you will receive an editable Word version of the document.
Whether you’re opening a new setting or updating existing documentation, this employment contract offers reassurance, professionalism, and peace of mind about your employment terms.
About Early Years HR
Early Years HR provides specialist HR support exclusively for nurseries, preschools, and childcare providers. We understand that managing people in the early years sector comes with its own unique challenges; from safeguarding responsibilities and staff ratios to flexible working and term-time contracts.
Led by an experienced HR Consultant and former nursery owner, we combine practical HR expertise hands-on knowledge of the childcare sector. Our goal is to make HR simple, compliant, and supportive; helping you focus on what matters most: delivering outstanding care and education.
We offer tailored HR documents, one-to-one consultancy, and ongoing support packages designed specifically for early years settings. Whether you’re setting up a new nursery or refining your existing policies, Early Years HR gives you the confidence that your people management practices are consistent, fair, and legally sound.